BEIJING: British finance minister Rachel Reeves began a visit to China on Saturday (Jan 11), seeking to revive dialogue with the world’s number two economy as UK borrowing costs soar. Reeves, whose formal title is Chancellor of the Exchequer, is the most senior British government official to visit China since…
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Megan Thee Stallion has been granted a restraining order from imprisoned rapper Tory Lanez until early 2030. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Richard Bloom on Thursday granted Megan Thee Stallion’s request for a protective order after the hip-hop star alleged that Lanez is harassing her from prison through surrogates as he serves a 10-year sentence for shooting her in the feet. The order was granted after a hearing. Michael Hayden, Lanez’s attorney, wrote in an…
WASHINGTON : The International Monetary Fund will forecast steady global growth and continuing disinflation when…
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SHARING DATA THE WAY TO GO Given the evolving nature of social issues, social workers said what they really want to see is Singapore’s social service agencies sharing data with each other effectively. Each agency often has limitations on the services it can offer, and it is not uncommon for…
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At least seven people have been killed in a wave of wildfires engulfing the greater Los Angeles area. Officials warn the death toll could rise further,as winds are expected to strenghten, fuelling more flames. Ira Spitzer is in Los Angeles, with more on the developing situation.
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WASHINGTON :Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has begun producing advanced four-nanometer chips for U.S. customers in Arizona, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told Reuters, a milestone in the Biden administration’s semiconductor efforts.In November, Commerce finalized a $6.6 billion grant to TSMC’s U.S. unit for semiconductor production in Phoenix, Arizona.”For the first time…
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If you’ve never heard of Smart, don’t worry, you’re not the only one. The new EV brand, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and China’s Geely, only launched last year and it’s already fast making waves with its smart cars that look every bit the future of mobility. They’re powered by…
